My first post on D.U. was to ask "What does K & R mean?" Don't see that lately.

[FadedMullet]

[hlthe2b]

1. Probably because individual posts within a thread can be recommended directly--albeit without a response (even a K&R)

the thread does not get "kicked" to the top of the forum. But, that is likely why.

[ZDU]

2. Kick & Recommend

https://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=221x110546

[LearnedHand]

11. Many long years ago there was a glossary

Wonder what happened to that?

[ZDU]

12. Hmmmmmmm...good query!

[Alice Kramden]

3. K&R

[UTUSN]

4. I'm modest - really! - but it's my meme & the correct deal is:

Long long ago it was frustrating that threads would (and still do) get lots of Recs, post-less, (that don't kick the thread) - such that the thread would continue its downward slide since only a Post kicks it up. Hence, a kickless Rec indicated some kind of (esteem? ) yet no stymying of oblivion.

So it took two - Kick AND a Rec - to show esteem.

*** As for n/t, it's supposed to be courtesy saving time/effort to others that the Message/Body is empty, so its usefulness is in the title/subject/headline of the thread, not in the Body, of it but everything is visible so don't matter anymore.

[FadedMullet]

5. Wow, that explains it completely. Hope folks start responding more. Thanks. n/t

[UTUSN]

6. Thank *YOU*! - but "responding more" never happening!1

[ProfessorGAC]

10. Good Post

I think you nailed it!

[flvegan]

7. K&R

[dlilafae]

8. FadedMullet

The follow-up responses to newer posters usually receive 3-5 reply comments as most members choose not to respond. I never see more than 3 responses to my discussions, unless select members staunchly disagree. No disparagement intended, it's just how it is.

[justaprogressive]

9. K'n'FingR You haven't seen my responses then...